Boum scores 28 to carry UTEP over FIU 77-68
EL PASO, Texas -- — Souley Boum had 28 points as UTEP beat Florida International 77-68 on Saturday night.
Boum shot 15 for 17 from the foul line.
Christian Agnew had 17 points for UTEP (10-10, 6-8 Conference USA). Jamal Bieniemy added 11 points. Bryson Williams had 11 points and nine rebounds.
Eric Lovett scored a season-high 21 points for the Panthers (9-14, 2-12), who have now lost four straight games. Antonio Daye, Jr. added 15 points and five steals.
The Miners improve to 2-0 against the Panthers for the season. UTEP defeated Florida International 75-59 on Friday.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Darron George
- Danny Chance
- Alexander Thompson
2023-24 Conference USA Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Sam Houston | 13-3 | - | 21-12 |
Louisiana Tech | 12-4 | 1 | 22-10 |
Western Kentucky | 8-8 | 5 | 22-12 |
Liberty | 7-9 | 6 | 18-14 |
UTEP | 7-9 | 6 | 18-16 |
Middle Tennessee | 7-9 | 6 | 14-19 |
New Mexico State | 7-9 | 6 | 13-19 |
Jacksonville State | 6-10 | 7 | 14-18 |
Florida International | 5-11 | 8 | 11-22 |